E. INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

A quality adult literacy program uses instructional strategies which help adult learners progress towards their learning goals.

a) In the list below, please check the conditions which apply to your program.

1. _____ Learner's initial assessment results are used in planning learner's program.
2. _____ Learner participates in setting objectives for sessions.
3. _____ Tutoring session planned with learner's needs and learning style uppermost.
4. _____ Tutoring session takes into account learner's interests when planning lesson and selecting materials.
5. _____ Learner's prior knowledge and experience built upon in tutoring sessions.
6. _____ Progress and achievement checks built into sessions.
7. _____ Achievements of learner are applauded.
8. _____ Opportunities for discussion and critical thinking are encouraged whenever possible.
9. _____ Reading and writing skills and strategies are presented as parts of an integrated communication process.
10. _____ Learner's creative writing is encouraged where possible.
11. _____ Clear records are kept on learner's progress.
12. _____ Referral can be made to learning specialist if progress not being made in relation to goal achievement.

b) How would you rate the overall quality of the training you have received? Please circle the appropriate number on the scale below.

c) Which of the numbered items in checklist (a) above do you feel need to be improved? (Please make any additional relevant comments or suggestions below or on the back of this sheet.)

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